Child Care Teacher SUMMER Only- PCDC

Bright Horizons • Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is seeking a Child Care Teacher for a full-time, temporary summer-only position, working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives, learn from early education experts, and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. The position involves working four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, starting May 18th. Bright Horizons fosters a community that celebrates individuality, invests in employee growth, and supports overall well-being, believing that when employees thrive, so do the children, families, and clients they serve. The company is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• Related college-level early education course work or CDA is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees